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LB53 FMP

2004 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,791 mi
Last recorded18,791 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 FMP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 18,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 18,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 18,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 18,485 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 18,244 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 17,947 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 17,675 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 17,453 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 17,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 17,084 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,792 miles

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 16,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 15,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,329 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,698 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 13,698 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 12,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

abnormal tyre wear tracking required

o/s/f tyre worn on out side edge

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LB53 FMP is a 2004 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB53 FMP registered?

LB53 FMP is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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